1. A conclusion or outcome that occurs late in a narrative, process, or sequence, often unexpected or delayed
The tardive ending of the novel left readers surprised after waiting through many chapters.
O desfecho tardio do romance deixou os leitores surpresos após esperar por muitos capítulos.
2. In medical or linguistic contexts, a delayed manifestation or conclusion of a condition or pattern
The tardive ending of symptoms made diagnosis difficult.
O desfecho tardio dos sintomas tornou o diagnóstico difícil.